It takes the average reader 3 hours and 18 minutes to read The Story of Louise and Alexandre by Rita Embalo
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Louise is a young woman of Polish descent, with a sad childhood in Ireland. She grows up seeing her parents drawning in their alcohol excesses, having to face the violence of her stepfather and older brothers in a poor area of Limerick. Later she escapes this destiny by moving to England. She finds a job but is far from a better life. Moreover, she is confronted with the growing xenophobia. When she falls in love at first sight with a Brazilian man, she makes a fatal decision.Alexandre, called Xandi, grows up sheltered and loved by his family in a Favela in Rio. He later experiences the violence of drug gangs and corrupt police units.A terrible fate brings the Louise and Alexandre, the small boy together. Come along on a journey from Ireland to England and then to Rio de Janeiro and enjoy a thrilling story. As in all my books I point out topics, that should always be considered and thought about. As in this story, domestic violence plays the major part.
The Story of Louise and Alexandre by Rita Embalo is 195 pages long, and a total of 49,725 words.
This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 31 minutes to read The Story of Louise and Alexandre aloud.
The Story of Louise and Alexandre is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
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